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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview (ddr-densho-122-21)

Ben Kuroki, Nisei male. Born May 16, 1917, in Hershey, Nebraska. Admitted to the Army Air Corps and flew thirty missions in Europe in a B-24 as a tailgunner and top turret gunner. Earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses and was acclaimed as the first Nisei war hero. Spoke at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and two other camps …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-21-7)

Ben's discussion of growing up in Nebraska

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-122-21-14)

Preparing to testify at the resisters' trial: disagreeing, but understanding their point of view

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-21-9)

Reasons for joining military: "that was the only way I was going to be able to prove my loyalty"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-122-21-17)

Decision to stay out of the limelight: "I don't want to be criticized anymore for what I've done or said many years ago"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-122-21-16)

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement itself.

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-21-2)

Returning to the West Coast after flying thirty missions for the Air Corps

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-21-10)

Memories of being assigned to a bomber crew: "that was a great feeling"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-122-21-18)

Thoughts on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-21-3)

Reasons for wanting to fly a B-29 in combat, the only Japanese American to do so

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-21-5)

Shige and Ben recount how they first met

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-21-1)

Description of flying in a B-24 bomber during World War II

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-21-4)

Shige's description of Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-122-21-19)

Clarifying a misunderstanding: "[the government] did not tell me what to say or what to do"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-122-21-13)

Memories of speaking at Heart Mountain concentration camp: mixed reactions

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-122-21-12)

Thoughts on the incarceration: it was grossly unfair; looking at it from a different perspective

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-21-6)

Shige's thoughts on Nisei soldiers and the Fair Play Committee at Heart Mountain, Wyoming

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-122-21-11)

Being asked to speak at Heart Mountain concentration camp

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-122-21-15)

Comments to the media after the resisters' trial versus feelings many years later

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-21-8)

Witnessing the arrest of Mike Masaoka on December 7, 1941

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-8/

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